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OpenGraph Image for Friday December 8th, 2023: The morning market report

Friday December 8th, 2023: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-december-8th-2023-the-morning-market-report

House prices rose again last month and there are signs that activity in the market is picking up, according to the UK's biggest mortgage lender.

OpenGraph Image for Friday December 8th, 2023: Today's business headlines

Friday December 8th, 2023: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-december-8th-2023-todays-business-headlines

Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.

OpenGraph Image for ScotRail consults customers on ending its 'unworkable' alcohol ban

ScotRail consults customers on ending its 'unworkable' alcohol ban

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scotrail-consults-customers-on-ending-its-unworkable-alcohol-ban

ScotRail is asking customers if they support ending the blanket ban on drinking alcohol on its services, amid a claim it is "unworkable".

OpenGraph Image for North-east businesses urged to have their say on potential new railway

North-east businesses urged to have their say on potential new railway

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/north-east-businesses-urged-to-have-their-say-on-potential-new-railway

Do you want to see passenger and freight railway services from Dyce to Peterhead and Fraserburgh via Ellon and other Aberdeenshire towns reopened? Here’s your chance to have your say.

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ROVOP founder named chairman of subsea tech firm HonuWorx

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rovop-founder-named-chairman-of-subsea-tech-firm-honuworx

HonuWorx has announced the appointments of Steven Gray as Chair of its board of directors and Alan Shanks to the role of CFO.

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14 firms share in £2.5m ETZ Challenge Fund grants

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/14-firms-share-in-2-5m-etz-challenge-fund-grants

ETZ Ltd, the not-for-profit company tasked with spearheading North East Scotland’s energy transition ambition, has awarded 14 companies in the first formal round of funding from its Energy Transition Supply Chain Pathway and Challenge Fund.

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Chamber helps land 200 UK Government jobs for Aberdeen

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/chamber-helps-land-200-uk-government-jobs-for-aberdeen

Hundreds of civil servants will soon be relocating to Aberdeen following a sustained campaign by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

OpenGraph Image for Monday 11th December, 2023: The morning market report

Monday 11th December, 2023: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-11th-december-2023-the-morning-market-report

Whisky drove a 13% rise in UK drinks exports to £9.4 billion in the past year as young professionals reached for “status” brands.

OpenGraph Image for Monday 11th December, 2023: Today's business headlines

Monday 11th December, 2023: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-11th-december-2023-todays-business-headlines

Here are the stories which are making the headlines across Scotland and the rest of the UK this morning.

OpenGraph Image for Reopening shut libraries and pool could cost £1m

Reopening shut libraries and pool could cost £1m

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/reopening-shut-libraries-and-pool-could-cost-1m

Reopening six libraries and a pool that were closed by Aberdeen City Council earlier this year could cost more than £1million, according to a report.

OpenGraph Image for Balmoral jobs lost as Charles reduces cattle and ponies

Balmoral jobs lost as Charles reduces cattle and ponies

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/balmoral-jobs-lost-as-charles-reduces-cattle-and-ponies

Jobs will be lost at the Royal Family’s country home in Aberdeenshire after the King indicated that he no longer wanted to farm at Balmoral.

OpenGraph Image for Dons chief holds "positive conversations" about new stadium and backs under-fire manager

Dons chief holds "positive conversations" about new stadium and backs under-fire manager

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dons-chief-holds-positive-conversations-about-new-stadium-and-backs-under-fire-manager

Aberdeen FC Chairman Dave Cormack has thrown his support behind Barry Robson after an indifferent start to the season.